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Description
A simple and healthy side dish made with smashed sweet potatoes, perfect for those avoiding sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Pierce them with a fork.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Gently smash each potato with a fork or masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Return to oven for 10 minutes to crisp edges.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use organic sweet potatoes for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg